Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: L, 1942-1946. A-71, folder 315. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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well and all your family. I'd love to see you before I leave. But I'll come up to see you soon as I can! I know now that I can do things I never thought I could do before. For I have been jack of all trades I want to join up in the army and would like to talk to Dr Van Waters about it. Mrs Van Waters I hope you'll forgive me for not writing, it wasn't because I forgot you, for you are always on my mind. You've always been my best friend! My regards to your class and Tell them

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to say a prayer for me. My Best wishes and love to you.

Respectfully

Alice [Nassie?] Lovejoy

Write soon.

4 Bush St. Boston June 25, 1946

Dear Mrs Van Waters,

I hope this letter f[?] you in good health. I wrote you and told you how I like my job at the Franklin Square house very much. I have been there about two months and have gotten a raise. Do you remember Betty Freil well she works

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with me. She is a nice woman. I know her for a long time. I have gained about 10 pounds since I began working. I am quite contented now. I think work is the best thing in the world to make a person forget their sorrow and troubles. I hope you feel better Mrs Van Waters. Do

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you ever go to Hill top. How is my tree coling along? I [?] rush back to [?] so I'm writing this in a hurry. I think I will get myself a little puppy to keep me company. Please write and let me know how you are and give my best tot he Doctor. How

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are all the girls at Framingham. I'll bet its hot there. Its terrible here in the city. must close now. Will write you again soon. my regards to all. my love to you

Sincerely

Alice [Nassi?] Lovejoy

4 Bush St. Boston Mass July 12 -46

Dear Mrs Van Waters,

So sorry I am a little late in my answer to you last letter. I am so tired at night, I just fall in bed. Now for a surprise, I have my very own Bank book, I started a bank account last week. There's only two dollars